perfect morning for a run!

So here it is, I'm announcing it to the world, I will be running the Mankato Marathon in October 2012!!! WHAT?!?! Did I just say that? I'm out of my freaking mind- that's 26.2 miles!!! I must have tripped over the crack in the sidewalk and bumped my head when I came up with this brilliant idea!!!

Actually I have always wanted to do this its been on my bucket list since I was about 18. But a good friend of mine encouraged me to do it! (who also has the Duluth Marathon under her belt) Thanks for your support! I have always considered myself an active person, but in recent years I've slacked a little bit...Lets face it life sets in and sometimes you just don't have the energy to get up and run 5 miles!!!

So here's why I've decided to create my blog:
1. Its a motivation tool
2. I'm hoping others who have experienced running at any level will give me advice
3. I hope to be an inspiration to others

Here's a little about me and my background- I grew up on a farm and was expected to help out some jobs where better than others but I thank my parents for instilling in me you have to work hard to succeed. I was always extremely active through grade school and high school I was on the basketball team, track team, volleyball team, and cross country team among other clubs and church commitments. When I was 17 I decided I wanted to join the Minnesota Army National Guard (another moment in my life when I must have bumped my head) almost 12yrs later I'm still in and LOVE it!!! After basic training and AIT I came back and went to collage. In 2004 I was deployed to Iraq where I met the love of my life. When we came back home we were married about a year later. About a year into our marriage I found out I was pregnant, we had a beautiful baby girl!!....a couplee years passed this is the time where I began to slack a bit :) when our daughter turned 3 we decided to try for another baby, a year later we had a handsome little boy!!! Now my little boy is nearing 9mo.....and here I am a stay at home mom of two with this HUGE goal!!! :)

I'm currently in the 3rd week of my 20 week training program. (I will put up a new post with the training schedule I came up with) Today I ran 4 miles and I feel like I'm finally hitting my stride.

well its time to craft with the kids but stay tuned.....